Eid-al-Fitr 2022 in pics: Morning prayers offered at mosques as India celebrates

Updated On May 03, 2022 04:43 pm IST

People across India are celebrating the auspicious occasion of Eid-al-Fitr on May 3 as the holy month of fasting - Ramadan came to end. Eid - one of the most important Islamic festivals lasts for three days.

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People gather to offer Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Jama Masjid in New Delhi on May 3, 2022. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and lasts for three days.(AP Photo/Manish Swarup) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People gather to offer Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Jama Masjid in New Delhi on May 3, 2022. The Eid al-Fitr festival marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and lasts for three days.(AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

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Devotees are offering a special morning prayer to start the Eid al-Fitr festival, which marks the end of their holy fasting month of Ramadan, at the Jama Masjid mosque. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Devotees are offering a special morning prayer to start the Eid al-Fitr festival, which marks the end of their holy fasting month of Ramadan, at the Jama Masjid mosque. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)

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BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain offers namaz at Parliament Street Mosque in New Delhi on the occasion of Eid.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain offers namaz at Parliament Street Mosque in New Delhi on the occasion of Eid.(ANI)

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Devotees offer Namaz in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Eid-al-Fitr. The festival is celebrated by feasting, praying, family gatherings, exchanging gifts, and helping the needy.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Devotees offer Namaz in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Eid-al-Fitr. The festival is celebrated by feasting, praying, family gatherings, exchanging gifts, and helping the needy.(ANI)

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Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan offers namaz at Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on the occasion of Eid.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan offers namaz at Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on the occasion of Eid.(ANI)

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Devotees offer namaz at Mumbai's Mahim Dargah on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr. (ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Devotees offer namaz at Mumbai's Mahim Dargah on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr. (ANI)

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Lesser turnout for Eid prayers due to entry fees levied by ASI as Muslim devotees had to pay RS.25 fee to enter for offering Namaz in Delhi's Ferozshah Kotla Mosque in New Delhi, India(Raj K Raj / Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Lesser turnout for Eid prayers due to entry fees levied by ASI as Muslim devotees had to pay RS.25 fee to enter for offering Namaz in Delhi's Ferozshah Kotla Mosque in New Delhi, India(Raj K Raj / Hindustan Times)

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Muslims offer Eid prayers amid rains  outside Hazratbal shrine  in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.(Waseem Andrabi/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Muslims offer Eid prayers amid rains  outside Hazratbal shrine  in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.(Waseem Andrabi/Hindustan Times)

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Devotees offer their Namaaz on occasion of Ramadan Eid at IDGA masjid ground in Thane.(Praful Gangurde/HT photos) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Devotees offer their Namaaz on occasion of Ramadan Eid at IDGA masjid ground in Thane.(Praful Gangurde/HT photos)

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People arrive to offer EID prayers amid rains outside Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar( Waseem Andrabi/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People arrive to offer EID prayers amid rains outside Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar( Waseem Andrabi/Hindustan Times)

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People greeting each other on the occasion of Eid.(Praful Gangurde/HT photos) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People greeting each other on the occasion of Eid.(Praful Gangurde/HT photos)

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Muslims offer prayers on the occasion of Eid Ul-fitr at Jama Masjid Grounds in Sector 20 in Chandigarh.(Keshav Singh/ Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Muslims offer prayers on the occasion of Eid Ul-fitr at Jama Masjid Grounds in Sector 20 in Chandigarh.(Keshav Singh/ Hindustan Times)

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Muslims Devotee along with children spreading message to wear Mask after offering prayers on the occasion of Eid Ul-fitr at Jama Masjid Grounds in Sector 20 in Chandigarh.(Keshav Singh/ Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Muslims Devotee along with children spreading message to wear Mask after offering prayers on the occasion of Eid Ul-fitr at Jama Masjid Grounds in Sector 20 in Chandigarh.(Keshav Singh/ Hindustan Times)

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BSF and Pak Rangers exchange sweets on Eid along Indo-Pak international border in Jammu.(Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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BSF and Pak Rangers exchange sweets on Eid along Indo-Pak international border in Jammu.(Hindustan Times)

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Devotees offering prayers in Srinagar.(Waseem Andrabi/Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Devotees offering prayers in Srinagar.(Waseem Andrabi/Hindustan Times)

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Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann offers prayer, greets people on Eid Ul fitr at Malerkotla(Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann offers prayer, greets people on Eid Ul fitr at Malerkotla(Hindustan Times)

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